Equine & Canine
Sports Therapy
About Me
Alana Macartney is a fully qualified and insured McTimoney Animal Chiropractor and uses soft tissue techniques including massage, mobilisation and deep oscillation therapy. Alana has been involved with horses since childhood and has owned and cared for horses for much of this time. Alana currently owns a young Irish Sports Horse called Ember who she plans to event. Alana also has two small terriers who often accompany her on yard visits and are firm favourites with her regular customers. Alana has a natural affinity for animals and takes great pleasure from working with owners to ensure every animal is comfortable and able to perform at their very best.
Based near Holsworthy in Devon, Alana works closely with vets and other professionals in the area to provide a complementary, holistic treatment for your horses, dogs and other animals. Alana is also a member of the McTimoney Animal Association and the Animal Health Professions Register.
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Alana holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Animal Manipulation from the McTimoney College of Chiropractic (MCC), which is the only university-validated course of its kind in Europe. The MCC trains chiropractors, osteopaths, veterinary surgeons and science graduates collaboratively through this two-year MSc degree programme. The Masters-level qualification allows Alana to safely and effectively treat animals using McTimoney chiropractic techniques. She is a member of the McTimoney Animal Association, the professional body for McTimoney animal practitioners and the Animal Health Professions’ Register.
Alana is also qualified in Merishia Animal Massage. Massage therapy perfectly complements the McTimoney technique to provide a comprehensive, holistic and effective musculoskeletal therapy for your animals. She also has an understanding of the principles of saddle fit, and how the horse-rider interaction can affect the musculoskeletal system. Alana also maintains a keen interest in the latest research, ensuring she is aware of the latest knowledge to educate owners and other professionals.
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In addition, Alana also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) with honours in Equine Science from the University of Essex. Key aspects of this course included equine anatomy and physiology, equine exercise physiology and nutrition.
